Is SiriusXM streaming’s unsung hero? [Russ Crupnick of Music Watch]
Music streaming subscriber growth rates are slowing, but not for SiriusXM. In addition to satellite broadcasting, its streaming app is a legitimate contender, and despite some decline, sister service Pandora. Continue reading
What does an artist manager do? CD Baby’s Kevin Breuner tells all
The music industry needs more good artist managers, but what does it take to be one? Kevin Breuner of CD Baby is back on the Music Biz Weekly podcast to. Continue reading
What is an EPK and why every musician needs one
An electronic press kit is an essential part of being a professional musician. Here are all the nitty gritty details to get you started… by Melanie Kealey from Bandzoogle As. Continue reading
Beginners guide to Vevo For Artists
This A2iM Indie Spotlight looks at the music video platform Vevo and the often overlooked features that provide as many features that can help indie artists develop and grow on. Continue reading
Record deal 101 for musicians [Chris Castle]
Learn all the nitty gritty details about record producer agreements so you’ll be prepared to negotiate your own one day… by CHRIS CASTLE of Music tech Policy Over the years. Continue reading
A new AI created ‘Beatles’ song is making fans cry
A new AI-created song that “reunites” Paul McCartney and John Lennon to sing a rendition of McCartney’s post-Beatles song “New” is making fans cry. The deep fake track is clearly. Continue reading
AI, Streaming, and Why Fake Drake is not a Napster Moment [Bill Werde]
Bill Werde offers some much-needed context to the recent music industry hysteria over AI-generated music. A version of this essay first appeared in Bill Werde’s free, weekly Full Rate No. Continue reading
5 tips to get more engagement on social media for musicians
The music might be great, but you need people to listen to it! Here are some sage tips on how you can get the word out (successfully) with social media.. Continue reading
Coachella Effect: Can a festival drive streaming stats? [Chartmetric]
The Chartmetric data team takes a look at the streaming growth driven by some of Coachella 2023’s most iconic performances. by Sarah Kloboves of Chartmetric Blog From the whimsical art. Continue reading
BREAK IN CASE OF EMERGENCY: Creating a new roadmap for indie artists & labels
This year, an important event in Portugal will cover urgent issues in the music industry, with professionals leading the way to innovation and improvement. Here’s everything you need to know. Continue reading
Your Morning Coffee Podcast: A vinyl vs. turntable paradox, inside Spotify Q1 and (of course) music AI
Episode 142 of the Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. Episode 142 Listen on your favorite podcast. Continue reading
